Naples to approve interim superintendent

The Naples Board of Education plans to approve Gary T. Mix as the district's interim superintendent at its board meeting Wednesday.

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By Julie Sherwood

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By Julie Sherwood

Posted Jan. 17, 2014 at 4:16 PM

By Julie Sherwood

Posted Jan. 17, 2014 at 4:16 PM

The Naples Board of Education plans to approve Gary T. Mix as the district's interim superintendent at its board meeting Wednesday.

Superintendent Kimberle Ward announced the board's plan in a release Friday. Pending formal board approval Jan. 22, Mix will be interim superintendent from Feb. 10 through June 30, 2014, stated Ward, who was named superintendent in the Gates-Chili Central School District. Ward's last day in Naples is Feb. 7.

Married with two adult sons, Mix lives in Geneseo where he graduated from the Geneseo Central School District before pursuing a career in public education. His experience during more than 40 years in the field includes as a teacher, coach, athletic director, assistant principal, principal and superintendent of schools.

Mix was superintendent in the Pembroke Central School District for nearly 10 years and most recently worked in the Oswego City School District as its interim superintendent.

"I am very pleased and excited to become a part of the Naples Central School District educational community," stated Mix. "I look forward to meeting and working with the students, teachers, staff, administration, and Board of Education to continue the pride, tradition and expectation of excellence that is evident within the district and community."

"I recognize the need for effective and respectful stewardship of district and community resources and will work to ensure we continue to effectively address needs."

"My entire experience in public education has helped to prepare me for this position. As a graduate of Geneseo Central School I was the beneficiary of the dedication and expertise of outstanding teachers and coaches. As a teacher, coach, athletic director, assistant principal and principal I understand many of the same challenges and realized many of the gratifying experiences that educators in this position appreciate and value. I value the many experiences in which you see students develop goals and accomplish them. I understand the importance of public education and how it can change the trajectory of so many lives. It did my own."

"There is a full agenda of important issues including APPR, Common Core, effective budget development and continued precision with the Capital Project. I am confident that working together we will successfully address each of these responsibilities."